The Agony and The Ecstasy (1965)

Nominated for five Oscars

Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison portray two of the Renaissance's most colourful figures in this historical drama based on Irving Stone's best-seller. When Pope Julius II (Harrison) commissions Michelangelo (Heston) to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the artist initially refuses. The project becomes a battle of wills fuelled by artistic and temperamental differences that form the core of this movie. The Agony and the Ecstasy is a rich dramatisation of the struggle behind one of the world's artistic masterpieces.

'Searching' season

This year Peninsula Arts have
brought together a talented team of curators, artists and academic advisors to
present a line-up of exhibitions, films, talks, performances and music events
that all respond to the theme of ‘Searching’.

The
continual search for knowledge and understanding of the world around us is what
underpins and fuels university life and so ‘Searching’ seemed a prescient way
to launch into the new academic year. Whether the search is for home, for
identity or new experiences, this season’s programme is sure to delight and
stretch your imagination in many ways.

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events may be attended by University photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If for whatever reason, you or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed, please make yourself known to staff working at the event on arrival or to the photographer.